Khutughtu Khan

Khutughtu Khan (22 December 1300-30 August 1329) was the Emperor of the Yuan dynasty from 27 February to 30 August 1329, succeeding and preceding Jayaatu Khan.

Biography
Khutughtu was born on 22 December 1300 to Kulug Khan, and he was from the Borjigin clan of Buddhist Mongols. Khutughtu fought for the throne of the Yuan dynasty in a series of familial power struggles, and he finally gained the throne for himself on 27 February. He only reigned for a few months, for on 30 August 1329 he died, possibly poisoned by a rival.